The Performing Arts Education Centers, 22855 Mulholland Hwy, Calabasas, CA 91302, US

HistoryIn 1993, actress Laura Leigh Hughes founded The Unusual Suspects in response to deteriorated community relations resulting from the 1992 Los Angeles Riots. Designed to assist youth in underserved and at-risk environments, The Unusual Suspects offers intensive10-week (60-80 hours) theatre arts mentoring workshops to help participants develop the self-esteem, communication and coping skills necessary to make positive life choices and be a productive member of the community.SpecialtiesBorn out of the ashes of the 1992 L.A. Riots, The Unusual Suspects Theatre Company has grown into an award winning, model mentoring program using theatre arts to reach youth in underserved and at-risk environments, including kids in foster care, violence-plagued neighborhoods, gangs and juvenile corrections facilities. The Unusual Suspects offers two consecutive 10-week (60-80 hours) playwriting and performance workshops where youth develop self-esteem, tolerance, and the communication and coping skills needed to make positive life choices. For more information, visit The Unusual Suspects website at www.TheUnusualSuspects.org